Job & Internship Opportunities

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Education Associate is an entry-level, full-time position to support the general administration of the Boch Center Education Department. This position is responsible for assisting in day-to-day implementation of all Education programs and department operations. Reports jointly to the Vice President & Senior Director of Education and Associate Director of Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate financial systems for the department, including youth employee payroll for Teen Council and City Spotlights Summer Leadership Programs, check requests, tracking expenses, and staff reimbursements
• Coordinate department-wide schedule and space requirements
• Coordinate department-wide marketing needs with Associate Director of Education
• Coordinate employment paperwork for youth employees in Teen Council and City Spotlights Summer Leadership programs
• Manage Teen Council and City Spotlights registration process with Outreach Programs Manager.
• Coordinate guest speakers and Power Lunches with Senior Director of Education for City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program
• Support recruitment efforts for Teen Programs
• Support Education programming for Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF)
• Assist in coordinating tour and outreach efforts for Teen Council and CS Summer Leadership Program with Community Relations and Education Associate
• Assist in planning activities and tour coordination for Interactive Readings: Stories Alive! Program
• Support the Ticket Access program
• Assist with creating written collateral for the department, including monthly newsletters, department reports, email correspondence, rehearsal materials, etc.
• Support program evaluation and data collection for all Education Programs
• Supervise assigned office interns and Junior Assistants as needed
• Manage supply acquisition, organization, and inventory
• Maintain office archives and filing systems
• Work collaboratively with other Education staff members to create a supportive and productive environment
• Potential to serve as a teaching artists in select programs, if qualified
• Serve a teaching artist substitute as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate should possess a broad range of attributes and experience, including:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional or educational setting
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field (arts education, arts management, education, non-profit administration, etc.) is preferred
• Professional knowledge and/or experience in the arts and/or arts education
• Understanding of Creative Youth Development principles and culturally responsive teaching
• Understanding and passion for working with a focus on social change, gender inclusivity, and intersectionality
• Strong writing & editing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Professional experience in a not-for-profit environment preferred
• Proven reputation as a self-starting, motivated professional
• Experience working with youth
• Ability to work with elementary and high-school students
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Impeccable customer service & interpersonal skills
• Proven reliability & dependability
• Flexibility with work hours—some evenings and weekends involved
• Technical proficiency with computer programs, including: Word, Excel, Outlook, and online services (Google Drive, SurveyMonkey, Facebook)
• Experience with Constant Contact a plus
• City Spotlights alums are strongly encouraged to apply!

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references to cevans@bochcenter.org. Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

DEADLINE
October 6th or until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Outreach Programs Manager oversees the development and implementation of community-based education programs and special events in the education department and is responsible for managing community partnerships and supporting departmental and education program operations. Education outreach programs take place in schools and Boston neighborhood sites each year as well as onsite at the Boch Center.

REPORTS TO
Vice President & Senior Director of Education

KEY PROGRAMS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Education Community and Neighborhood Events; Development and Implementation of Community-based Education Programs (including Interactive Readings: Stores Alive!, Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame education programs, community festivals, internship programs and special events), Support role in the City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program and Special Projects and Initiatives, Alumni Network events and continued engagement year-round.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program Development & Management & Implementation

• Play a leadership role in the management and implementation of large-scale broad-based arts education events.
• Create and support Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame community-based education programs
• Support the City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program through recruitment at schools, DYEE job fairs, and other opportunities as presented.
• Implement and supervise Alumni internship program through recruitment, supervision, organizing, and scheduling, finding opportunities for program growth as needed.
• Manage a variety of Alumni Network events with the help of interns to maintain alumni engagement year-round.
• Work closely with the Community Relations & Education Associate on ticket access and community outreach to build and strengthen partnerships and community relations
• Develop, prioritize, and strengthen ticket access opportunities and relationships with Priority Community Partners; build value-added resources and benefits to establish a more robust program
• Manage program evaluation and data collection (ex: Survey Monkey, spreadsheets, etc) for all Education Department Programs.
• Implement City Spotlights Leadership program evaluation plan and data collection for each participant, Teaching Artist, and Intern with individual goal assessments and daily support tools.
• Provide Teen Leaders mentorship for those facing challenges during programs; help to develop support resources outside of program
• Work with other Boch Center departments in all community engagement opportunities (ex. Tours, guest speakers, special events, etc) in outreach and implementation.

Program Administration

• Hire and manage teaching artists and support staff for Community Programs.
• Provide program and administrative support at the direction of the Associate Director of Education during the City Spotlights Summer Leadership program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; providing support during the audition process, administrative support during the program, day to day supervision of and mentoring for program participants, support structuring and planning the performance street tour and final showcase, and managing all paperwork for teen employees.
• With Associate Director of Education, manage family outreach and participant recruiting for Teen Programs (Teen Council and City Spotlights)
• Manage Teen Council and City Spotlights registration process.
• At the direction of Vice President and Senior Director of Education support oversight of departmental interns.
• Share responsibilities of Teen Leadership Council working with the Associate Director of Education on logistics, registration, curriculum, and working collaboratively with the entire Education Department.
• Coordinate curriculum development for community programs; create and manage curriculum library for departmental documentation.
• At the direction of Vice President and Senior Director of Education, hire and manage internship program.

General

• Work in collaboration with the Education Department team to develop and implement city-wide, multi-faceted programming and cultivate community relationships, arts and other non-profit collaborations
• Support organization’s strategic priorities through community and education outreach initiatives as appropriate
• Support the implementation of large-scale broad-based arts education events
• With Vice President and Senior Director of Education and Associate Director of Education, maintain high artistic content and performance quality standards
• Collaboratively plan and create high-quality arts education yearly programming
• Make recommendations and changes that improve program effectiveness, efficiencies, and impact that maximize limited resources
• Attend area non-profit, educational, youth supportive professional development conferences meetings and initiatives as appropriate
• Serve as a teaching artist in Teen programs in either Dance or Music
• Insure that Boch Center branding is highly visible and reinforced in every education and outreach activity
• Work collaboratively with other departmental teams to further education and community outreach goals and objectives

QUALIFICATIONS 
The ideal candidate should possess a broad range of attributes and experience, including: 

• Bachelor’s degree in arts, education or administration. 
• Experience working in urban neighborhoods and with urban youth required 
• At least 3 years experience managing programs and planning events 
• Professional knowledge and/or experience in the performing arts 
• Professional experience in a not-for-profit environment preferred 
• Proven reputation as a self-starting, motivated professional 
• Proven ability to work closely and collaboratively with artists towards originally devised performance
• Proven ability to compile and communicate technical logistics for large events 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and administrative skills 
• Solid ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment 
• High level of creativity and ability to translate creative instincts and provide direction to artists of all levels of experience 
• Impeccable customer service & interpersonal skills 
• Strong writing & editing skills 
• Proven reliability & dependability 
• Flexibility with work hours—some evenings and weekends involved* 
• Technical proficiency with computer programs, including: Word, Excel, Constant Contact, Outlook, and Survey Monkey 
• Common sense and a good sense of humor are a must 

*Please note: Community-based programs often take place on weekends, evenings, and during school vacation weeks. 

HOW TO APPLY
Please email your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to cevans@bochcenter.org. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. 

DEADLINE
Position will remain open until filled.
 

JOB DESCRIPTION
Boch Center is seeking a Music Teaching Artist for the Teen Leadership Council 2023-2024 school year program. The Teen Leadership Council program is a youth employment program that will employ up to 18 Boston resident teens, many with little to no arts access, to train as leaders in their communities through the arts. Teen Leaders use their training to develop and facilitate educational interactive workshops and community engagement opportunities for young people using the arts in community centers, libraries, and camps throughout Boston about social change and empowerment.

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Teaching Artist will create curriculum for and facilitate the Music specialty, during which approximately 5-7 teen employees will learn singing and songwriting techniques and develop/perform original songs for the Final Showcase at the end of April, 2024.

The Teaching Artist will also serve on the artistic team for the Final Showcase, under the direction of the Associate Director of Education. This position is seasonal, part-time beginning early December 2023 until the end of April 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing curriculum for Music specialty including proper vocal technique and facilitating original songwriting
• Basic sound and video editing
• Chaperone and support teen leaders when/if recording off site
• Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for teen employees to self-compose original songs on a social justice topic for the Final Showcase
• Collaborating with Education staff in devising a cohesive Final Showcase
• Incorporating Creative Youth Development principles into curriculum, allowing for youth agency and youth-led creation
• Maintaining a high level of artistic and professional standards for teen participants
• Working cooperatively and collaboratively with members of Boch Center’s Education Department
• Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
• Providing excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all teen employees
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes and experience:

• Professional knowledge and/or experience in music
• Experience with vocal coaching and/or songwriting for beginning music students
• Experience teaching teen students
• Understanding of Creative Youth Development principles and culturally responsive teaching
• Understanding and passion for working with a focus on social change, gender inclusivity, and intersectionality
• Excellent group management skills
• Interactive, participatory, and dynamic teaching methodology holding high standards for teaching in an engaging manner including all students
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances
• Hold high standards for teaching in an engaging manner
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work creatively with all levels of experience
• Positive energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity and understanding of basic sound and video editing and recording technology a plus
• Certification in youth work or youth development is a plus
• Flexibility and a sense of humor a must

*Candidates who reflect our students' demographic and backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

SCHEDULE
Temporary/Seasonal, part-time
Early December 2023 until the end of April 2024
Approximately 5 hours per week (overall program hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4pm-6:30pm)
Opportunity to work more hours depending on availability and experience

For more information, please contact Javiera Lagunas-Alvarez, Associate Director of Education at jlagunas@bochcenter.org.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit cover letter, resume and references to jlagunas@bochcenter.org. Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

DEADLINE
October 22nd or until position is filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Boch Center is seeking a Dance Teaching Artist for the Teen Leadership Council 2023-2024 school year program. The Teen Leadership Council program is a youth employment program that will employ up to 18 Boston resident teens, many with little to no arts access, to train as leaders in their communities through the arts. Teen Leaders use their training to develop and facilitate educational interactive workshops and community engagement opportunities for young people using the arts in community centers, libraries, and camps throughout Boston about social change and empowerment. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Teaching Artist will create curriculum for and facilitate the Music specialty, during which approximately 5-7 teen employees will learn singing and songwriting techniques and develop/perform original songs for the Final Showcase at the end of April, 2024. The Teaching Artist will also serve on the artistic team for the Final Showcase, under the direction of the Associate Director of Education. This position is seasonal, part-time beginning early December 2023 until the end of April 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing curriculum for Dance specialty, including proper dance technique and devising of original material
• Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for teen employees to self-choreograph original dance pieces on a social justice topic for the Final Showcase
• Collaborating with Education staff in the facilitation of a cohesive Final Showcase
• Incorporating Creative Youth Development principles into curriculum, allowing for youth agency and youth-led creation
• Maintaining a high level of artistic and professional standards for teen participants
• Chaperone and support teen leaders when/if recording off site
• Working cooperatively and collaboratively with members of Boch Center’s Education Department
• Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
• Providing excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all teen employees
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes and experience:

• Professional knowledge and/or experience in dance (hip hop and contemporary a plus)
• Experience teaching or facilitating directly with teen students
• Experience with choreographing and teaching dance for beginning dance students
• Ability to work creatively with all levels of experience
• Understanding of Creative Youth Development principles and culturally responsive teaching
• Interactive, participatory, and dynamic teaching methodology holding high standards for teaching in an engaging manner including all students
• Understanding and passion for working with a focus on social change, gender inclusivity, and intersectionality
• Excellent group classroom management skills
• Interactive, participatory, engaging, and dynamic teaching methodology holding high standards for teaching
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Positive energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Certification in youth work or youth development is a plus
• Flexibility and a sense of humor a must

*Candidates who reflect our students' demographic and backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

SCHEDULE
Temporary/Seasonal, part-time 
Early December 2023 until the end of April 2024 
Approximately 5 hours per week (overall program hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4pm-6:30pm) 
Opportunity to work more hours depending on availability and experience 

For more information, please contact Javiera Lagunas-Alvarez, Associate Director of Education at jlagunas@bochcenter.org. 

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit cover letter, resume and references to jlagunas@bochcenter.org. Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. 

DEADLINE 
October 22nd or until position is filled.

Teaching Artist (Drama, Music, Dance or Spoken Word)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Boch Center's Education Department is seeking energetic, creative Teaching Artists to lead elementary arts integration residencies as part of our In-School Arts Residency Program! Teaching Artists will conduct classroom sessions integrating literacy, social/emotional wellness, and performing arts for 10 weeks in a Boston Public School. The goals of the residencies are to develop literacy skills as identified by the classroom teacher, strengthen social and emotional skills, improve vocal and physical presentation skills, and develop an originally devised performance/showcase piece to be performed at the end of the residency. Teaching Artists design and facilitate the sessions and report directly to the Boch Center School Programs Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:

• Attend Boch Center Teaching Artist Training
• Design and submit weekly arts integration lesson plans to the School Programs Manager. These lesson plans must adhere to Boch Center Education Department philosophies and demonstrate visible implementation of opportunities and activities designed to produce measurable impact towards residency goals.
• Attend check-in and planning meetings as scheduled with School Programs Manager.
• Begin and end all scheduled sessions on time (see schedules below).
• Meet all script and materials deadlines as set by School Programs Manager.
• Document experience via blog posts, assessment observations, and debriefs as scheduled by School Programs Manager.
• Chaperone VIP reception and performance of an evening show (Date TBD) with residency students at the Wang Theatre.
• Utilize Positive Youth Development Principles; provide excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all participants in the program.
• Nurture positive relationships with all students, school staff, and Boch Center staff.

NECESSARY QUALITIES
Potential candidates must possess qualities relative to the following:

• Teaching/facilitation experience with elementary age students.
• Proven artistic expertise in the performing arts (such as music, theatre, spoken word and/or dance).
• Experience integrating the arts and academic material.
• Experience working with ELL students preferred.
• Experience working in inclusion classrooms and/or with students with special needs preferred.
• Commitment to achieve learning goals and program impact objectives within time frame and in observance of in-school program culture.
• Ability to collaborate with and support classroom teachers.
• Willingness and eagerness to collaborate with all program staff and assistants.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work creatively with all levels of experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills especially with diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to various Boston neighborhoods.
• Positivity, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humor a must.

RESIDENCY SCHEDULE
Location: Elementary schools in the Boston area
Two Weekly 1-hour Classes for 10 weeks OR  1 weekly class for 20 Weeks
Weekly collaborative planning sessions scheduled by teaching artists.
Program Dates: Residencies run throughout the school year in the fall, winter, spring. 

Once hired Teaching Artist may be considered for other residencies throughout the school year.

HOW TO APPLY
Please email Brenden McHenry (he/they) at bmchenry@bochcenter.org with a resume and brief statement of interest with the subject "Teaching Artist Application". Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

DEADLINE
October 06, 2023

SALARY
$35 / Per hour
Teaching Artists are paid hourly starting at $35/hr and ranging to $44/hr for both teaching and planning hours. Teaching Artists are hired per residency (typically a 40-60 hour commitment over 10-20 weeks) and can be hired for one or multiple residencies per school year.
Qualifications:

The Boch Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive staff. We especially encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGTBQIA+ community.